GENERAL FAQ’s

Q. What is the cost to join an event?
A. Each event has a fee specified within the event description. For Regionals/World/Teen World/ International, the fee information is located in the “Registration Information” section.

Q. How do I confirm my child is registered in an event?
A. You will receive a confirmation email once you have registered your child for an event. If you would like to follow you child’s registrations online you can do so by logging into your USKG Club Account, and select the gray “USKG Club” link. The first option is “Confirmed Tournaments.” Once the webpage loads, select the correct child by using the drop down arrow on the right side of the page. The events your child is registered for will appear.

Q. How do I cancel my registration for an event?
A. Each event has a Cancellation Policy and an Entry Cancellation in its section. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to tournaments@uskidsgolf.com. Please follow the steps online.

Q. Where do I enter my coupon code?
A. In step 4 of Checkout there is an opportunity to enter a coupon code. Enter your code in the section labeled “Coupons and Discounts” and then Select “Apply Code.” Do this step prior to entering your credit card information.

Q. Can my child have a caddie and/or ride in a cart?
A. Each event has a specific caddie, spectator, and cart policy. This information can be found in USKG Policies for the event which you are inquiring about.

Q. Am I able to caddie for my child?
A. Yes, we encourage parents to caddie for their children. Allowing caddies is a special component of our tournaments and is part of our commitment to encouraging family interaction that builds lasting memories. Players age 8 and under must have a caddie at all times. Please review the USKG Policies for more information on this special part of all U.S. Kids Golf competitions.

Q. How do I add a child to my USKG Club account?
A. Once you have logged into your USKG Club Account, select the gray “USKG Club” link. Once the webpage loads, the fourth option is “Register Another Child.” Enter the new child’s information and emergency contact information. Once you have finished, select the green “Submit” button.

Q. What is the Positive Coaching Alliance?
A. The U.S. Kids Golf Foundation is proud to partner with the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) in an effort to enhance the experience and interaction between the young player and their family in competitive golf tournaments. The PCA is a national non-profit with the mission to provide all youth and high school athletes a positive, character-building youth sports experience. Learn more about Becoming a Second- Goal Parent.

U.S. Kids Golf will integrate the principles from the PCA to form a more proactive Caddie Policy. Our primary motivation is to assist the caddies and parents in their efforts to find effective ways to develop and coach their young players for better results.

As a U.S. Kids Golf family, you will receive the opportunity to complete the Second-Goal Parent online course at the reduced rate of $15.00. U.S. Kids Golf believes so strongly in the PCA mission that upon successful completion of the course you will be sent a $25.00 coupon code to be used towards any future U.S. Kids Golf tournament. To find out more information about the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA), please visit www.positivecoach.org.

Q. Am I able to view my Childs’ scores as well as other scores in his age group?
A. Scores are typically posted the day of the event. If the time of finish does not allow for posting the day of the event, scores are posted the following day. The scores can be found within the event page under the “Results” link. Here you can look up scores by age group and gender. You can also find your child’s score history by logging into your USKG Club account and selecting the gray "Tournament History” link.

Q: What is Priority Status and how does my child earn status?
A. There are three levels of Priority Status that players may earn based on their order of finish at U.S. Kids Golf events: Green Status, Orange Status, and Blue Status. In order to be eligible, players qualifying from a Local Tour must compete in at least four events and meet the Scoring Requirement in the tour in which he or she qualifies. For all other events, players must meet the Scoring Requirement at the event in which he or she qualifies. This Priority Status is good for one year and covers all events that are played in that span. Check a player's Status on the Priority Status Player List.

Q. How does my child earn “Green Status?”
A: A player can earn Green Status by becoming Player of the Year on the Local Tour by winning his or her age group, playing in at least four events, and meeting the Scoring Requirement, or by playing in a Qualifier and winning his or her age group while meeting the Scoring Requirement. A player can also earn Green Status based on his or finish in a USKG major event:

Regional Event: 1st – 3rd receives Green Status
International Event: 1st – 10th receives Green Status
World/Teen World Championship: 1st – 20th receives Green Status.

Q. Is there any media coverage of U.S. Kids Golf tournaments?
A: Some tournaments receive coverage from local newspapers and/or television stations. Global Golf Post, a weekly online magazine, publishes content on U.S. Kids Golf tournaments and players throughout the year. All U.S. Kids Golf tournament participants will be enrolled with a free subscription to Global Golf Post.

More information can be found here.

MAJOR EVENT FAQ’s

Q. When can I expect to receive an invitation to the events?
A. Within the Priority Status link, our in invitation schedule is listed on the Key Dates calendar. The Key Dates calendar indicates registration periods and deadlines. The invitations are sent out by Priority Status.

Q. Where do I enter my invitation code to register?
A. Once you have logged in to the USKG Club, select the “Tournaments Registration” link. Local Tours are listed first followed by the Qualifiers, Regionals and then International and World Championships. There will be an entry box marked “Unlock Code.” Once you have entered the code, click “Enter Event(s).” The event you have entered will appear in the “Shopping Bag.”

Q. Where can I find Practice Round Information?
A. Regional Championship Practice Round information can be found by selecting the “Registration Information” link within the Regional Event. The World/Teen World Championship practice round information is located within the “Age Groups and Yardages” link. Here you can find the Pinehurst Golf Rate Policy and schedule your practice round with the golf course directly.

Q. What is the Pace of Play policy for Major Championships?
A. Each player must play without undue delay, which is defined as taking no more than 45 seconds to play a shot. Those players who are first to play from a given area (tee, fairway, green, etc.) will have 10 extra seconds to play their shot. Caddies are asked to please refrain from over-coaching the player. It is the caddie’s duty to help the player hit each shot within a reasonable period of time. The pace of play card system may be implemented to determine when groups are behind time or out of position. If the group receives a RED card and continues to fall behind each member of the group may be timed. Groups finishing on a RED card will be issued a penalty stroke for each consecutive RED card received. Players may appeal any pace of play penalties at the conclusion of the round to a rules official. The 45-second rule is in place to assure playing without “undue delay” and to prevent over coaching and slow play. It will also be used to determine the outcome of pace of play appeals. More Information regarding Major Championship Policies can be found by clicking the Rules and Regulations link.

Q. Has my child qualified for the World Championship?
A. You can follow your child’s Status on our Priority Status Player List. The Key Dates calendar will allow you to follow the registration period for each event. If your child has Green Status during the time period in which the World Championship is played, he or she will receive an invitation.

Q: My Child did not receive an invitation to the World Championship; can he/she still register?
A. Your child must achieve Green Status in order receive an invitation to the World Championship. A player can earn Green Status by becoming Player of the Year on the Local Tour by winning his or her age group, playing in at least four events, and meeting the Scoring Requirement, or by playing in a Qualifier and winning his or her age group while meeting the Scoring Requirement. Based on availability, Scoring Exemptions may be given out to players with low scores who do not have Green Status. For more information follow the links below.
Priority Status
Local Qualifier
Scoring Exemptions

Q. My code has expired, how do I obtain the current code?
A. Once you receive an invitation code, you have approximately three weeks to register using that code. Once the code has expired, you may contact customer service at tournaments@uskidsgolf.com to inquire about the current code. Based on the availability in your child's age group, you may or may not receive the code. By receiving an unlock code, you are not guaranteed a spot in the event. We recommend that if you are planning to attend an event, you should register as soon as you receive your invitation.

Q. Can my child earn AJGA PBE Status through U.S. Kids Golf tournaments?
A. Yes, visit the following links for information on how to earn AJGA PBE Status from U.S. Kids Golf major events: Regional Championships, European Championship, World Championship, Teen World Championship.

Q. Are there any discounts on travel for U.S. Kids Golf Players?
A. Yes, U.S. Kids Golf has partnered with Avis Rental Car and Budget Rental Car to serve the transportation needs of U.S. Kids Golf families. Follow the links below for discounted car rental at the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship:

Additionally, U.S. Kids Golf families are eligible for discounts for non-USKG travel. Follow the links below to take advantage of these offers. Also, don't miss the opportunity to sign up for Avis Preferred Service and/or Budget's Fastbreak Service. For no charge, these services allow you to skip lines and paperwork and go straight to your rental car.